1. Medinfo: Conjunctivitis (pink Eye) Medinfo s patient information on conjunctivitis, redness and soreness (inflammation)of the clear covering (the conjunctiva) which coats the white of the eye http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/conjunctivitis.html

index search health books site map Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Acute conjunctivitis is redness and soreness (inflammation) of the clear covering (the conjunctiva) which coats the white of the eye and lines the inside of the eye lids. This comes on relatively quickly and lasts for a fairly short time. Acute conjunctivitis may clear on its own, but often needs treatment from your doctor. Symptoms Mostly both eyes are affected, but often one starts before the other. The eye is red, with the blood vessels over the white of the eye more visible and swollen. The lining of the eyelids also looks redder or pinker than usual. The eye is sticky, with a discharge, which is worse when you wake up. The eye is itchy or painful. Sometimes people do not like to be in bright light (photophobia). Causes The commonest cause is infection with bacteria. Virus infection may also occur. Allergic reactions, eg hayfever , may cause conjunctivitis, but do not usually cause a sticky discharge. Diagnosis The doctor will want to rule out more serious problems, which might affect the vision, and may examine you with a special torch for looking into and at the eye (an ophthalmoscope). In some circumstances, if there is doubt about the diagnosis, your doctor might use special fluorescent eye drops to examine the eye better. Sometimes, especially if the treatment is slow to work, the doctor may take a specimen of the germs in the eye on a small swab (like a cotton bud) and send it to the laboratory for analysis.

2. Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis - What Is It And How To Treat It? Guide to allergic conjunctivitis for the public. http://www.contactlenses.co.uk/education/public/seasonal_allergic_conjunctivitis

Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis The most common type of ocular allergies are seasonal and perennial (year round) allergic conjunctivitis. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (hay fever conjunctivitis), is the more common type accounting for the majority of allergic conjunctivitis cases. As its name suggests, it is related to specific pollens that spore during specific seasons. Symptoms generally include red, itchy, and watery eyes. People affected by hay fever and other seasonal allergies also experience symptoms involving the nose and throat. Perennial allergic conjunctivitis is a year-round allergic condition. These allergic responses are often related to animal dander, dust, or other allergens that are present in the environment year round. Symptoms are similar to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: however, they tend to be milder. Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis generally occurs in the spring months (grass pollen induced), and in the late summer months (ragweed pollen induced). Itching is a dominant symptom in seasonal allergic conjunctivitis diagnosis, as well as watery/mucus discharge, burning, and redness. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, unless you can find a way to completely avoid coming into contact with the allergens.

3. Angeles Vision Clinic:  Conjuntivitis Or Pink Eye Information on treatment and the risks associated with it. http://www.avclinic.com/conjuntivitis.htm

Angeles Vision Clinic Conjunctivitis or Pink eye. For information on other eye conditions visit our Eye Conditions page Home Page Conjunctivitis / Pink eye Better known as Pink Eye, is the medical term that describes an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the white of your eyes (sclera). This membrane produces mucus to coat and lubricate the surface of the eye. Upon close inspection, you can see fine blood vessels within this membrane. When the conjunctiva becomes irritated, the blood vessels enlarge making the eye appear red in color. The three most common types of conjunctivitis are: 1. Viral Watery discharge Burning Irritation Glossy looking redness Infection usually begins with one eye, can spread. Often follows upper respiratory tract infection. Treatment: Like the common cold, there is no cure for viral conjunctivitis ; however, the symptoms can be relieved with cool compresses and artificial tears (found in most pharmacies). For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks.

4. Eye Conditions > Conjunctivitis -- EyeMDLink.com Information on the different types, treatments and prevention of this common condition. http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=6

5. Conjunctivitis - "Pink Eye" Information by St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute. http://www.stlukes-eye.com/conjunct.htm

Click here for info on Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis , commonly known as pink eye , is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera The three most common types of conjunctivitis are: viral, allergic, and bacterial. Each requires different treatments. With the exception of the allergic type, conjunctivitis is typically contagious.

6. Conjunctivitis - February 15, 1998 - American Family Physician conjunctivitis. GARY L. MORROW, MD, Toronto East Historical Clues tothe Etiology of conjunctivitis. The history of a patient with http://www.aafp.org/afp/980215ap/morrow.html

Advanced Search Articles Departments Patient Information Conjunctivitis GARY L. MORROW, M.D., Toronto East General and Orthopedic Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada RICHARD L. ABBOTT, M.D., University of California, San Francisco, and Francis I. Proctor Foundation, San Francisco, California T he conjunctiva is a thin, translucent, relatively elastic tissue layer with both bulbar and palpebral portions. The bulbar portion of the conjunctiva lines the outer aspect of the globe, while the palpebral portion covers the inside of the eyelids. Underneath the conjunctiva lie the episclera, the sclera and the uveal tissue layers (Figure 1). FIGURE 1. Anatomy of the eye and eyelids. The clinical term "red eye" is applied to a variety of distinct infectious or inflammatory ocular disease processes that involve one or more tissue layers of the eye (Table 1). Red eye is the most common ocular problem seen by primary care physicians. The term "conjunctivitis" encompasses a broad group of conditions presenting as inflammation of the conjunctiva. The inflammation can be hyperacute, acute or chronic in presentation and infectious or noninfectious in origin. Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of red eye. Most frequently, conjunctivitis (and thus red eye) is caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydial infection and gonorrhea are less common causes of conjunctivitis. However, these infections are becoming more prevalent and are important to recognize because of their significant associated systemic, ocular and social implications.

7. Allergic Conjunctivitis A look at the condition, its prevention, treating the symptoms and if the medicine has side affects. http://familydoctor.org/678.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Allergies Allergic Conjunctivitis What is allergic conjunctivitis and what causes it? Will allergic conjunctivitis damage my eyesight? What can I do to avoid getting these symptoms? How is allergic conjunctivitis treated? ... Can I wear my contact lenses? Allergic Conjunctivitis Printer-friendly version Email this article What is allergic conjunctivitis and what causes it? A clear, thin membrane called the conjunctiva covers your eyeball and the inside of your eyelids. If something irritates this covering, your eyes may become red and swollen. Your eyes also may itch or even hurt, and they may water. This is called conjunctivitis. When an allergen is the cause of the irritation, the condition is called allergic conjunctivitis. Some common allergens include pollen from trees, grass and ragweed; animal skin and hair; perfumes and cosmetics; skin medicines; air pollution and smoke. Other causes of conjunctivitis are viral and bacterial infections. Return to top Will allergic conjunctivitis damage my eyesight? No. Allergic conjunctivitis is irritating and uncomfortable, but it will not hurt your eyesight.

8. CONJUNCTIVITIS (Pink Eye) 1996 conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Patient Information. What is conjunctivitis?conjunctivitis, better known as Pink Eye, is an http://lib-sh.lsumc.edu/fammed/pted/pinkeye.html

9. EID V3 N1: Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis In Wild Songbirds: The Spread Of A New Con Report about the disease, particularly affecting House Finches. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no1/fischer2.htm

Dispatches Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis in Wild Songbirds: The Spread of a New Contagious Disease in a Mobile Host Population Download Article A new mycoplasmal conjunctivitis was first reported in wild house finches ( Carpodacus mexicanus ) in early 1994. The causative agent was identified as Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG), a nonzoonotic pathogen of poultry that had not been associated with disease in wild songbirds. Since the initial observations of affected house finches in the mid-Atlantic region, the disease has become widespread and has been reported throughout the eastern United States and Canada. By late 1995, mycoplasmal conjunctivitis had spread to an additional species, the American goldfinch ( Carduelis tristis ). This new disease exemplifies the rapid spread of a pathogen following introduction into a mobile wildlife population and provides lessons that may apply to emerging human diseases. In February 1994, house finches with swollen or crusty eyelids and impaired vision were observed at backyard bird feeders in suburban Washington, D.C. ( ). Severely affected birds

10. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) - AllAboutVision.com conjunctivitis (pink eye) can result from bacteria, viruses, allergiesor even contact lens wear. Both conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). By http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/conjunctivitis.htm

Eye Health Topics Introduction Allergies Amblyopia or Lazy Eye AMD AMD FAQs AMD News Astigmatism Blepharitis Cataracts FAQs Cataract News CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Conjunctivitis Crossed Eyes Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs Drooping Eyelids Dry Eyes Eye Safety Floaters and Spots Glaucoma Glaucoma FAQs Glaucoma News Hyperopia Keratoconus Macular Degeneration Myopia Ocular Hypertension Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Pink Eye Presbyopia Ptosis Retinal Detachment Retinitis Pigmentosa Strabismus Styes What's New in Eye Care Products or AllAboutVision.com home Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) By Judith Lee and Gretchyn Bailey reviewed by Dr. Vance Thompson The conjunctiva is the thin, clear membrane over the white part of the eye; it also lines the eyelids. Inflammation of this membrane is called conjunctivitis. Its common name, pink eye, can refer to all forms of conjunctivitis, or just to its contagious forms. Pink Eye Symptoms and Signs The most obvious symptom of pink eye is, of course, a pink eye. The pink or red color is due to inflammation. Your eye may also hurt or itch. How can you tell what type of pink eye you have? The way your eyes feel will give some clues:

11. IgE And Its Role In Asthma Resource explaining the cellular processes in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis or hay fever, in support of products from Genentech, California. http://www.gene.com/gene/products/education/opportunistic/ige.jsp

12. Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) Commonly known as pinkeye, conjunctivitis is the most common infectionof the eye that affects children. Read this from spreading. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/conjunctivitis.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. It is a fairly common condition and usually causes no danger to the eye or your child's vision . The inflammation can have many causes, the most common of which are infectious, allergic, and irritant. Infectious conjunctivitis is usually caused by either bacteria or viruses. Many different bacteria can cause conjunctivitis but the most common are Streptococcus pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae , and Staphylococcus aureus . The organisms that cause the sexually transmitted diseases gonorrhea and chlamydia can also infect the eyes and cause conjunctivitis. This type of eye infection can occur in sexually active people and in newborns who acquire the infection at birth from their mothers. Viral conjunctivitis is common with several viral infections - most often with infections caused by adenoviruses or enteroviruses - and can occur during a common cold or the flu . A less common but more serious viral conjunctivitis is herpes simplex infection. Parasites and fungal infections are rare causes of conjunctivitis.

13. RISG.ORG. Reiter's Information And Support Group. RISG is a volunteer group that provides information and Support through message forums for the Spondyloarthropathies, including Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, IBD, Uveitis, Iritis, conjunctivitis. http://www.risg.org/

RISG.ORG Join one of our communication forums. RISG.ORG Member List We are a nonprofit organization created and maintained by volunteers but sustained by your tax-deductible contributions Table of Contents Order or Print Brochure Link to RISG.ORG To make our website URL http://www.risg.org more descriptive and memorable we also have these available to bring you back here. http://www.Spondyloarthropathies.org http://www.ReactiveArthritis.org http://www.InflammatoryBowelDisease.org Registered by us and will be active soon: http://www.Ankylosing-Spondylitis.org and http://www.Psoriatic-Arthritis.org Spondyloarthropathies Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease , and all they may bring. Uveitis, Iritis etc. Ankylosing Spondylitis AKA: Morbus Bechterew, Marie Strumpell. May also be referred to as Spondyloarthritis or Spondylitis Reactive Arthritis AKA: Reiter's Syndrome, Arthritis Urethritica, Blennorrheal Idiopathic Arthritis, Conjunctivo-Urethro-Synovial Syndrome, Feissinger-Leroy-Reiter Syndrome, Polyarthritis Enterica

14. Conjunctivitis conjunctivitis is the most common eye problem kids can have. It causes redness, itching,inflammation, and pus to collect in the eyes. What Is conjunctivitis? http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/conjunctivitis.html

KidsHealth Kids I Feel Sick! You rub and rub your eyes, but they won't stop itching. When you look in the mirror, they are red and puffy. What's going on? Do you have a strange sickness? No - you have a common problem called conjunctivitis. What Is Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis (say: con-junk-tih- vi -tis) is the most common eye problem kids can have. It can cause redness, itching, inflammation (say: in-fla- may -shun) or swelling, and a clear or white, yellow, or greenish gooey liquid to collect in the eyes. Many people know the more common name for conjunctivitis, which is pinkeye. It's called pinkeye because the white part of the eye and inside the eyelids become red or pink when you have it. Pinkeye may start in one eye, but many people get conjunctivitis in both eyes at the same time. Conjunctivitis usually doesn't hurt, but itching can be annoying. Sometimes it feels like you have an eyelash or a speck of sand in your eye and can't get it out. Adults, especially parents and teachers who spend a lot of time with kids, can get conjunctivitis, too. Conjunctivitis lasts a short time, usually about a week or less, and then goes away by itself or after treatment. How Do I Get Conjunctivitis?

15. Patanol Provides Relief For Allergy Eyes (allergic Conjunctivitis) Prescription allergy eye drops for treating seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Includes patient and prescribing information. http://www.patanol.com

PATANOL Home Allergy Season Airborne Allergens Seasonal Allergies Outdoor Allergies ... Site Map Relief Is In Sight Do you have itchy eyes ? Do they water? Are they red or swollen? You may have "Allergy Eyes." Relief is in sight. Now there's PATANOL . The prescription allergy eye drop doctors prescribe most. PATANOL solution gives you fast, effective relief from all your eye allergy symptoms . Just one drop, twice a day. PATANOL protects your eyes from the effects of pollen, mold, dust mites, pollution and pet hair. Ask your doctor about PATANOL . Finally, relief is in sight. Allergy Eyes have needs all their own Allergies are more than sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose ( allergic rhinitis ). The eyes suffer, too. On this web site, learn more about eye allergies - their symptoms, causes, and how best to treat them. What are allergy eyes? Allergy eyes, or allergic conjunctivitis, is a medical condition affecting more than 7 out of 10 allergy patients. Allergic conjunctivitis is not a contagious condition, but it can cause a great deal of discomfort and aggravation to sufferers. Constant rubbing, which often accompanies untreated allergy eyes, can lead to more serious eye problems. Antihistamine tablets and nasal sprays are not designed to specifically relieve allergy eyes. In fact, 73% of allergy patients who take oral or nasal

16. EMedicine - Conjunctivitis : Article By Michael A Silverman, MD conjunctivitis conjunctivitis is one of the most common nontraumaticeye complaints resulting in presentation to the ED. The term http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic110.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Ophthalmology Conjunctivitis Last Updated: April 16, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: pink eye AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Michael A Silverman, MD , Instructor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Saint Agnes Healthcare Coauthor(s): Edward Bessman, MD , Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Michael A Silverman, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): William Chiang, MD , Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery/Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

17. Some Moore Cats - Feline Leukemia Story about a cat called Maxwell and his battle with FeLV and his chronic eye problems, including corneal ulcers, entropion, and conjunctivitis. http://www.somemoorecats.com/felv.shtml

June 02, 2004 Pictures, Games, Stories, Cards, Resources, and Moore! Home Photo Gallery Postcards Shoppe Menu About Us Home Callie Chloe Duncan ... Photo Gallery Just Fur Fun Tell a Friend About Us Duncan's Dining Kitty Poll Cat Concentration ... Photo Contest Seriously... Links and Resources Online Shoppe Feline Leukemia Maxwell's Journal ... View our Guestbook Feline Leukemia (FeLV) - One Cat's Experience Related Information: Read Maxwell's Journal - The Diary of a FeLV+ Cat, started January 20, 2000 on his fifth "purrday". Maxwell was included in an article about Feline Leukemia at VetCentric.com.... the article is reprinted here with permission. Maxwell: [ Page 1 Page 2 Article FeLV Diary Maxwell's Story Maxwell came to me as a tiny babycat of about 10 weeks in April 1995. He had been abandoned out in the country near the home of a friend of mine. He found his way to her front porch, and from there, into my home and heart. (You can read more about Maxwell's early story at the Comeback Kitties page where our Dexter's FeLV Resources There are many excellent resources available on the internet addressing this dreadful and heartbreaking disease so I won't try to duplicate that information here. If you have a FeLV+ cat or are interested in more information about the disease, I would encourage you to check out our

18. EMedicine - Conjunctivitis, Giant Papillary : Article By Barry Weissman, OD, PhD conjunctivitis, Giant Papillary Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is a commoncomplication of contact lens wear, first described by Spring in 1974 in http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic87.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Ophthalmology Conjunctiva Conjunctivitis, Giant Papillary Last Updated: December 4, 2000 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: GPC AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Barry Weissman, OD, PhD , Chief of Contact Lens Service, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California at Los Angeles Editor(s): Anastasios J Kanellopoulos, MD , Assistant Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, New York University; Donald S Fong, MD, MPH , Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine; Consulting Physician, Department of Ophthalmology, Southern California Permamente Medical Group; Christopher J Rapuano, MD

19. Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a common eye infection. Read about its causes andtreatments, see photographs of this eye condition. conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/Conjunctivitis.asp

Conditions Home Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome ... Services Search Selected by the sciLINKS program, a service of National Science Teachers Association. Treatment Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Overview Conjunctivitis , commonly known as pink eye , is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera The three most common types of conjunctivitis are: viral allergic , and bacterial Each requires different treatments. With the exception of the allergic type, conjunctivitis is typically contagious. The viral type is often associated with an upper respiratory tract infection, cold, or sore throat. The allergic type occurs more frequently among those with allergic conditions. When related to allergies, the symptoms are often seasonal. Allergic conjunctivitis may also be caused by intolerance to substances such as cosmetics, perfume, or drugs. Bacterial conjunctivitis is often caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus and streptococcus.

20. House Finch Disease Survey Home Page Monitors the occurrence of Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, a disease that affects House Finches and other wild bird species in the United States and Canada. Site describes the disease and how to recognize it. http://birds.cornell.edu/HOFI/index.html

How does breeding in House Finches across their range affect seasonal and geographic variation in House Finch eye disease? Join the NEW House Finch Nest Survey, and help us find out! Photo by Véronique Connolly Do you see color-banded House Finches at your bird feeders? Report them to help track survival and movements. Learn where and when they were banded! Photo by Andy Davis Do you have House Finches or American Goldfinches at your feeders? Then sign up for the House Finch Disease Survey! Photo by Phil Musta The House Finch Disease Survey is an unprecedented opportunity for you to help researchers track the spread of an infectious disease in a wildlife population. The survey is easy to do: participants record the visits of House Finches and American Goldfinches at their feeders and the occurrence of diseased birds, and then send their data to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In doing so, they help scientists document the occurrence and spread of mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in the United States and Canada (

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